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The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast
Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest boxing news headlines, review and preview the big fights and speak to the many fascinating characters who make boxing what it is. Want to get in touch? TheOpeningBellPodcast@Gmail.com Follow on X Matt = @MattCBoxingNews Alex: @alexsteedman Please follow, subscribe and leave us a review. Get bonus content on Patreon
Episodes
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastCIRCLE OF LIFE
Though Gamal Yafai beating Sunny Edwards was not an upset, the one-sided nature of the beatdown was a surprise. The brilliant Yafai marches on while Edwards…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastHERE COMES THE SUNNY
In a fascinating and hard to call winter showdown, Sunny Edwards visits Galal Yafai in Birmingham for a battle with worldwide implications. We review Harlem…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastNO SPORT FOR OLD MEN
As expected, Mike Tyson looked old, slow and vulnerable while being outpointed by Jake Paul in an unedifying, forgettable encounter. But what do the incredible…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastTHIRD TIME LUCKY?
Conor Benn last week announced, for the third time in two years, that he had been ‘cleared’ to fight. Is this really the end of the matter? Elsewhere, Turki…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastSNAKES AND LADDERS
With the Daniel Dubois-Anthony Joshua rematch seemingly off the table, we examine the leading contenders to take on Dubois and ponder what the future may hold…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastFURY AND USYK TEASE GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Alex and Matt discuss the unexpected storylines emerging from the initial press conference for the December rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. With…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastFURY AND USYK TEASE GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Alex and Matt discuss the unexpected storylines emerging from the initial press conference for the December rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. With…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastTSZYU TERRORISED
In a stunning and brutal thrashing, Bakhram Murtazaliev needed less than nine minutes to defeat Tim Tszyu, scoring four knockdowns along the way. We address…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastDID BETERBIEV DESERVE TO BEAT BIVOL?
DID BETERBIEV DESERVE TO BEAT BIVOL? All that was left to do after watching a truly wondrous scrap between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was squabble about…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBETERBIEV vs BIVOL: WHO WINS?
Let’s talk about the sumptuous fight that sees Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol duke it out for light-heavyweight supremacy. Let’s talk about the best contest…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastAll Apologies
Following his bizarre rant at last week’s press conference, Chris Eubank Jr was forced to apologise to Frank Warren - and vice versa - in an unconvincing…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastEND OF AN ERA?
There was shock and awe in the air at Wembley Stadium as Daniel Dubois demolished Anthony Joshua to continue his stunning career turnaround. What does this…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastJoshua vs Dubois: Who wins?
It’s fight week in London where Daniel Dubois prepares to take on Anthony Joshua in a titanic heavyweight encounter at Wembley Stadium. Alex Steedman has gone…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBOXING’S BEST…. EVENTS (BONUS)
Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Best’ - where, every Saturday morning, we focus on a specific…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastCANELO PICKS HIS BATTLE
It’s fight week in Las Vegas and as has become custom for the build-up to recent Canelo fights, we do our best to make a case for the underdog who, this time…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastThe Monster prepares for Sin City
Naoya Inoue did as expected, and largely as he pleased, when he punched holes in TJ Doheny to the extent the Irishman suffered back spasms and had to quit…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBOXING’S BEST…. DRESSED FIGHTERS (PATREON)
https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Best’ - where…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastEddie Hearn readies himself for Netflix invasion
With the boxing calendar between seasons we spread the conversation far and wide, much like Eddie Hearn's public persona. As Matchroom Boxing prepare to get…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBOXING’S BEST…. ONE PUNCH KOs (PATREON)
https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Best’ - where…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBEES AROUND THE HONEY POT
The latest Saudi event has been unveiled with a whopping 84 rounds scheduled featuring fighters from Top Rank, Matchroom, Queensberry and Boxxer. The main…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBilly and Bakole
Billy and Bakole; Billy Nelson on Martin Bakole as the big time beckons. Listen to the full interview + all our other bonus content + get AD free listening via…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastEucanbank on it
Chris Eubank Jr promises a May 2025 date with Canelo Alvarez, but if that doesn’t happen, has his career been a success? We also ask if Martin Bakole could…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastAn Algerian in Paris
The case of Imane Khelif has dominated the sporting headlines this week, casting a shadow over the Olympic Games in the process. Whether she should have been…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastThe frightening resilience of Derek Chisora
This week Matt and Alex reflect on the all British heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce; a heroic though worrying effort from two ageing…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastBIG JOE'S DATE WITH DEL BOY
This week we dive into the all British heavyweight clash between Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora with the help of Big Joe’s coach Steve Broughton, offering insight…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastThese Boots are made for walking
On the same week that Boots Ennis edged forward, Chris Eubank Jr considered an offer from Canelo Alvarez and Derek Chisora got into a scuffle on a London…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastCanelo vs Eubank Jr?!
The bi-annual Canelo Alvarez sweepstakes are well underway and a surprise leader in the race to take on the Mexican superstar is none other than Chris Eubank…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastGreat Expectations - Joshua and Bam
The week in which Anthony Joshua went nose to nose with Daniel Dubois and squabbled with Carl Froch was also when Bam Rodriguez confirmed his superstar…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastTyson Fury and the psychology of defeat.
Fury raised eyebrows this week with his suggestion it was too easy early on against Usyk; that he was simply having too much fun. We try to make sense of a…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastIs Tank Destined For Greatness?
Once again, with that familiar sense of inevitability, Gervonta Davis caught up with his opponent and left him barely conscious with a brutal finish. This time…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastTank vs Frank; Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe
A warm welcome awaits you at the sound of this week’s Opening Bell. A huge weekend approaches with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis making his latest play to be the…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastThe Ever-Changing Heavyweight Landscape
After solving a technical hitch we’re delighted to bring you this week’s Opening Bell, just a day or two later than planned. Recorded on Wednesday, we look…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastThe rebirth of Daniel Dubois (Patreon)
Listen to the full 5 v 5 review show here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast In a special podcast we look back on the 5 vs 5 show from Saudi Arabia…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast5 vs 5: Picking The Winners
A snippet from our patreon-only pod previewing the 5 v 5 this weekend. You can listen to the whole episode on our patreon page…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastCatterall-Taylor II: What was the score?
Here we go again. Another fight between Jack Catterall and Josh Taylor and another scoring controversy. But were the scores that favoured Catterall by 117-111…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastTAYLOR-CATTERALL II: PREVIEW SPECIAL
In a special bonus podcast we examine the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. It’s been two years since boxing fans lost their minds over the…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastUSYK IS THE MAN
Four days have passed since Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the ‘undisputed’ heavyweight champion. The magic of that victory and occasion still…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastUSYK BEATS FURY: BIG FIGHT REACTION
Oleksandr Usyk last night scaled the highest of mountains when he defeated Tyson Fury in a truly great contest to become the one and only king at heavyweight…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastFury vs Usyk: Preview Special
Pinch yourself folks, it’s here. Or at least we hope it is! Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are at last mere days away from deciding the best heavyweight on the…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcastCanelo masters the art of ageing & Inoue’s Manic Monday
What a week it was for the sport of boxing. It had a bit of everything that we’ve come to expect in this incredible sport. From masterful showings by Naoya…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast🇲🇽 Is Canelo ripe for the picking? 🥊
WELCOME you lovely people! Thank you for joining us as The Opening Bell flies the nest to go it alone. Your company is hugely appreciated. It’s fight week in…
The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast📢 A new home 🏠 for The Opening Bell 🥊
This is the new home for the opening bell podcast. Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest news headlines, review and preview the big…